Associate Veterinary Student Representative - The Ohio State University CVM

National Veterinary Associates

Job Description

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is seeking an Associate Student Representative for the 2025-2026 academic year.

NVA is looking for a 1st or 2nd year student to serve as a liaison to the student body at The Ohio State and assist our fourth-year NVA Student Rep with coordinating events and sharing information with classmates.  

What you’ll do:

  • Partner with the NVA Campus Team to coordinate events on and off campus 
  • Distribute information about NVA’s externship and career opportunities to students 
  • Identify opportunities for NVA to support, sponsor, and engage with students on your campus 
  • Act as an ambassador for NVA by answering student questions and sharing opportunities

What makes you a great fit?

  • You’ll be in your second or third year of vet school during the 2023-2024 academic year
  • You love to meet new people, make connections, and build relationships with students at your school
  • You’re an organized and detail-oriented person willing to tackle anything from managing an invite list to helping setup for an event
  • You do not currently hold any conflicting student representative positions
  • Bonus points if you actively participate in campus clubs and/or organizations

What we offer:

  • $2,000 stipend per academic year
  • Invitation to travel to Chicago, IL for a 3-day/2-night trip (all-expense paid!) to learn about our business model and meet key team members. Next trip will be held July 17-20, 2025.
  • Opportunity to learn about and network with a community of over 1,000 General Practice hospitals.


NVA is the largest owner of independent veterinary hospitals in the United States. We own and partner with over 1,000 General Practice hospitals. We don’t believe in a cookie cutter approach to medicine; we help our local hospitals drive growth and achieve high quality care while maintaining their individuality and local culture.


National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
 
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.